Hey Mama! Baby Registry Checklist (2024)

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CategoryGot?ItemEssential?RecommendationSecondary RecommendationComments

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bath□baby bath washyesAveeno Baby Wash and ShampooBabyganics Shampoo and Baby Wash

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bath□baby comb and brushnoSummer Infant Brush and Comb

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bath□infant tubyesFisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling N Seat TubPuj Flyte - Compact Baby Bathtub

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car□winter car seat coveryesJolly Jumper Arctic Sneak-A-Peek Infant CarSeat CoverJJ Cole Car Seat Cover for InfantsObviously, necessity depends on your climate.

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car□car seat - extra basenoBritax BSafeHigher End: UppaBaby Mesa

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car□car seat rain covernoJolly Jumper Weathershield for Infant Car Seat

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car□car seat w/ base (infant)yesBritax BSafeHigher End: UppaBaby Mesa

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car□stroller/car seat toy chain/arch thingnoDoesn't matter, get something you think is cute

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car□rear mirror to see the baby in the carnoBRICA Baby In-Sight Auto Mirror

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car□sunshades for car windowsnoBritax EZ-Cling Sun ShadesBRICA 2 Piece White Hot Sun Safety Shades

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clothes□booties / socks / shoesnoGerber Unisex Baby SocksOnly register for this stuff if you're particular. You will be gifted it no matter what.

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clothes□cotton hatsnoMato & Hash Knot HatOnly register for this stuff if you're particular. You will be gifted it no matter what.

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clothes□infant pants x2noCarter'sOnly register for this stuff if you're particular. You will be gifted it no matter what.

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clothes□infant long-sleeved T-shirts x4noGerber with side snaps and mitten cuffsOnly register for this stuff if you're particular. You will be gifted it no matter what.

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clothes□onesies / bodysuits (short-sleeved) x4noGerber White Short Sleeve OnesieOnly register for this stuff if you're particular. You will be gifted it no matter what.

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clothes□onesies / bodysuits (long-sleeved) x4noGerber White Long Sleeve OnesieOnly register for this stuff if you're particular. You will be gifted it no matter what.

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clothes□sun hatyesi play. Baby & Toddler Brim Sun Protection Hat

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diaper□diaper rash ointmentyesDesitin Maximum StrengthFor routine prevention: A&D OintmentGet the purple one and get the jar.

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diaper□baby wipesyesPampers SensitiveAmazon Elements Sensitive

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diaper□diapersyesPampers SwaddlersGet only one pack of Newborn size: you might have a big baby. Stock up on any other sizes.

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diaper□changing pad: actual padyesSummer Infant Contoured Changing Pad

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diaper□changing pad: coveryesGet at least 2; something that goes with your decor

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changing pad: waterproof lap pads/squares

noMunchkin Waterproof Changing Pad LinersWe used these, to protect our precious changing pad cover from Pottery Barn. Totally optional.

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diaper□changing tableyesDream On Me Emily Changing TableIkea has good options

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diaper□diaper disposal bagsyesMunchkin Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail RefillsDekor Plus Refill

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diaper□diaper disposal container/pailyesMunchkin Step Diaper Pail Powered by Arm & HammerDiaper Dekor

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feeding□bottle drying rackyesGrass Countertop Drying Rack

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feeding□bottle warmernoThe First Years Quick Serve Bottle Warmer

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feeding□bottles for babyyesDr. Brown'sTommee TippeeYour baby might be particular about bottles. Register for one or two, but not multiples of a particular one.

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feeding□burp clothsyesGerber Birdseye 3-Ply Prefold Cloth DiapersAden & AnaisWe recommend getting cloth diapers because they're cheap and absorbant. Washcloths also double for these

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feeding□dishwasher basket for bottle piecesnoMunchkinPrince Lionheart

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feeding□pacifier clipsnoAnything on AmazonLots of cute ones on Etsy too, if that's your thing.

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feeding□bottle brushyesOXO Tot Bottle Brush with Nipple Cleaner and StandDr. Brown's Bottle Brush

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feeding□utensils, cups, platesnoMunchkin Soft-Tip Infant Spoon

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feeding□bottles for storing breast milknoMedelaDepends on your pump, though most will take Medela with an adaptor.

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feeding□breast milk storage bagsnoLansinohNot recommended: Medela bags. Leaky!

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feeding□breast pumpnoPump in Style AdvancedSpectra S2Your health insurance will cover a pump, usuually one every three years. Look into getting it through insurance before you buy or register.

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feeding□nursing brasnoKindred BraverlyLivelyEssential if you plan to breastfeed

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feeding□nursing padsnoLansinoh - DisposableWashable Organic Nursing Pads

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feeding□nursing pillownoMy Brest Friend Original Nursing PillowBoppy Nursing Pillowthe boppy can double as a lounger (but you have to watch them in this)

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feeding□nursing tops/tanksnoSee our blog postSee our blog post of nursing attire.

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feeding□high chairyesAttaches to chair: Fisher-Price SpaceSaver High ChairStand alone: Abiie Beyond Wooden High Chair With TrayAlso recommended: Ikea's classic $20 high chair, and on the higher end, Stokke's Tripp Trapp

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for mom□abdominal support bandnoBelly BanditYeah, I'm recommending it. Not because I think you need to get your body snatched ASAP, but because the support is nice.

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for mom□

undies for postpartum (and during pregnancy!)

noKindred BraverlyInnersy

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for mom□diaper bagyesSkip Hop Baby Duo Signature Diaper Bag (Caitlin's Favorite)Skip Hop Versa Expandable Diaper Bag (Laura's Favorite)

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for mom□nipple creamyesLansinohEssential for the first few days of breastfeeding

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for mom□maxipads w/ wingsyesAlways Overnight

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medical□baby acetaminophenyesInfants' Tylenol

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medical□baby medical reference booknoThe Baby Owner's Manual

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medical□baby thermometeryesAny regular thermometer can go in their rectumOr you can get a fancy forehead one

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medical□dry skin remedyyesAquaphor BabyGet the tub. Dipping in and out of a jar is gross.

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medical□gas relief dropsnoLittle Remedies Tummys Gas Relief DropsWe never really used these, but some people swear by them

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medical□nail clippersyesThe First Years Deluxe Nail Clipper

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medical□nasal aspiratoryesNose Frida

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misc□bouncy seatnoEconomy option: Fisher-Price Baby's BouncerPricey option: BABYBJORN Bouncer Balance Soft

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misc□Bumbo infant seatnoBumbo Multi SeatBumbo Floor Seat

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misc□pacifiersnoPhilips Avent Soothie PacifierNUK Newborn 100% Silicone Orthodontic PacifierYour baby might be particular about pacifiers. Register for one or two, but not multiples of a particular one.

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misc□carrier: frame or softnoInfantino Sash Wrap and Tie Baby CarrierBABYBJORN Baby Carrier MiracleWhile we've listed carriers are non-essential, we would recommend having at least one option to try.

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misc□carrier: slingnoMaya Wrap Lightly Padded Ring SlingWhile we've listed carriers are non-essential, we would recommend having at least one option to try.

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misc□sunscreenyesAveeno Baby Continuous Protection LotionBabyganics Mineral-Based Baby Sunscreen

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misc□baby swingnoFisher PriceGraco

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misc□humidifieryesHoneywell Cool Mist HumidifierPure enrichment - Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier

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misc□journal: sleep, changing, etc.noApp: Baby ConnectAny paper notebook

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misc□dresser for clothesyesDelta Children Universal 6 Drawer DresserStorkcraft Crescent 6 Drawer DresserAlso recommended: Anything from the brand Babyletto. These come with a changing table topper you can remove and converts the piece to simple dresser when done with diapers.

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misc□glider rocker + footrestnoModerately priced: Thomasville Kids Grand Royale Upholstered Swivel Glider and OttomanHigh End: Monte Grano glider/reclinerBoth of our preferred options look nice, because that's who we are. You can find more economical options, if you don't mind sacrificing on looks.

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misc□hamper for baby laundryyesDoesn't matter, get something you think is cute

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misc□black-out curtainsyesBest Home Fashion Blackout Curtains

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misc□play mat with archesnoFisher-Price Kick & Play Piano GymInfantino Twist and Fold Activity GymEtsy has some very twee and attractive options too, if you're into that sort of thing.

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misc□travel cribyesBabyBjorn Travel Crib

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misc□travel crib sheetyesBabyBjorn Travel Crib SheetAmerican Baby Fitted Sheet

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play□toy chest/organizernoTot Tutors Kids' Toy Storage OrganizerLarge Canvas Bags, like these

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sleep□pajamas x3noCarters - ZIPS ONLY. DON'T f*ck WITH SNAPS.Only register for this stuff if you're particular. You will be gifted it no matter what.

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sleep□sleep sacknoHalo SleepsackPersonal preference

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sleep□swaddle blanketsnoaden + anais

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sleep□Velcro swaddlesyesHalo Sleepsack SwaddleSwaddleMe Original Swaddle

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sleep□baby monitor (video or audio)yesVideo: Summer Infant In View Digital Color Video Baby MonitorAudio: VTech DM221 Safe & Sound Digital Audio Baby MonitorVideo is nice, but not necessary. Caitlin's favorite is the Philps Avent Dect audio monitor

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sleep□co-sleeper or bassinetnoFisher-Price Auto Rock 'n Play SleeperArms Reach Co-SleeperThe version we link here is a newer version than the one we have. Oh la la! Assuming it's still great. Money not an object? Get a Snoo

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sleep□cribyesDream On Me, Classic 3 in 1 Convertible CribPottery Barn Kids, Babyletto

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sleep□crib mattressyesNaturpedicPottery Barn Kids

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sleep□waterproof mattress pad x2yesCrib Size SureGuard Mattress Protector American Baby Company Waterproof Mattress PadOnly purchase if your mattress isn't already covered in a water resistant material

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sleep□sheets (fitted) x4yesJomolly Crib SheetsCrate & Kids

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stroller□stroller (primary)yesSingle: Britax 2017 B AgileCan convert to double: Baby Jogger 2016 City Select StrollerHigh end option: UppaBaby Vista

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stroller□stroller (secondary: umbrella collapsible)noUPPAbaby G-LITE StrollerSummer Infant 3Dlite Convenience Stroller

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